INAPPROPRIATE - Decompile a small program

[dcdon]

Hi Fellows,

I just can't resist every once in a while gettin' a chance to do something that
takes brain power. And where do I immediately think when it comes to multifaceted
knowledge and talent. Yep, I can't help myself.

I want to decompile a simple executable to make a few minor changes. I can open the
program by changing the extension to .txt and using Notetab, but it doesn't allow me
to make the necessary changes, which are not the programmed portion, just the
wording.

Thank you in advance.
I assure you that this is no infringement of any copyright materials.

TIA,
-don

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Hi Fellows,

I just can't resist every once in a while gettin' a chance to do something that
takes brain power. And where do I immediately think when it comes to multifaceted
knowledge and talent. Yep, I can't help myself.

I want to decompile a simple executable to make a few minor changes. I can open the
program by changing the extension to .txt and using Notetab, but it doesn't allow me
to make the necessary changes, which are not the programmed portion, just the
wording.

Thank you in advance.
I assure you that this is no infringement of any copyright materials.

TIA,
-don

You can easily make the changes if the following conditions
are met:
- You know how to drive debug.exe
- The file is not too large to handle for debug
- You know what you're doing

And here is how it's done:
1. Rename the file from .exe to .txt
2. Open it with debug.exe
3. Make your changes.
4. Save & close it.
5. Rename it back to .exe
7. Use fc.exe /b to compare the original with the new version.
8. Test it.

If the file is too large then you can split it with a file splitter,
modify it, then recombine it with the copy command.

You could also use a public domain binary editor to modify
it. Notepad.exe is NOT a binary editor!

 

[Enkidu]

Hi Fellows,

I just can't resist every once in a while gettin' a chance to do something that
takes brain power. And where do I immediately think when it comes to multifaceted
knowledge and talent. Yep, I can't help myself.

I want to decompile a simple executable to make a few minor changes. I can open the
program by changing the extension to .txt and using Notetab, but it doesn't allow me
to make the necessary changes, which are not the programmed portion, just the
wording.

Thank you in advance.
I assure you that this is no infringement of any copyright materials.

Download a hex editor to build your virus.

Cheers,

Cliff

 

[Pavel A.]

I want to decompile a simple executable to make a few minor changes. I can open the
program by changing the extension to .txt and using Notetab, but it doesn't allow me
to make the necessary changes, which are not the programmed portion, just the
wording.

If all you want is to change text in some resource (form, dialog, string table),
look for a *resource editor*.

--PA

 

[Rick]

If all you want is to change text in some resource (form, dialog, string table),
look for a *resource editor*.

Exactly:
http://www.users.on.net/johnson/resourcehacker/

Oodles of fun, if you know what you're doing.

Rick

 

[dcdon]

Cliff,

I am a grandfather...
Why would I want to do anything but choke the crap out of someone who has anything
to do with making, sending, or not knowing what they are doing to keep their friends
from suffering. They are lower than snail sh*t.

Sorry bud, you got me wrong.

These guys in here are my hero. They are always great.

I admire anyone, who is a care giver and gives back what they were given.


Thanks,
don
)

Hi Fellows,

I just can't resist every once in a while gettin' a chance to do something that
takes brain power. And where do I immediately think when it comes to multifaceted
knowledge and talent. Yep, I can't help myself.

I want to decompile a simple executable to make a few minor changes. I can open the
program by changing the extension to .txt and using Notetab, but it doesn't allow me
to make the necessary changes, which are not the programmed portion, just the
wording.

Thank you in advance.
I assure you that this is no infringement of any copyright materials.

Download a hex editor to build your virus.

Cheers,

Cliff

 

[dcdon]

Rick,

I admire these guys sooo much. All I can do is know how to make money. These guys
are smart, dedicated, and have they largest hearts in the world. IMAO

I have helped in this forum to learn how much that I don't know.

thx,
don
;o)

If all you want is to change text in some resource (form, dialog, string table),
look for a *resource editor*.

Exactly:
http://www.users.on.net/johnson/resourcehacker/

Oodles of fun, if you know what you're doing.

Rick

 

[dcdon]

Hi,

Thank you so very much. Your advice in invaluable.
I will let you know if and when I work it out

stay dry,
don

Hi Fellows,

I just can't resist every once in a while gettin' a chance to do something that
takes brain power. And where do I immediately think when it comes to multifaceted
knowledge and talent. Yep, I can't help myself.

I want to decompile a simple executable to make a few minor changes. I can open the
program by changing the extension to .txt and using Notetab, but it doesn't allow me
to make the necessary changes, which are not the programmed portion, just the
wording.

Thank you in advance.
I assure you that this is no infringement of any copyright materials.

TIA,
-don

You can easily make the changes if the following conditions
are met:
- You know how to drive debug.exe
- The file is not too large to handle for debug
- You know what you're doing

And here is how it's done:
1. Rename the file from .exe to .txt
2. Open it with debug.exe
3. Make your changes.
4. Save & close it.
5. Rename it back to .exe
7. Use fc.exe /b to compare the original with the new version.
8. Test it.

If the file is too large then you can split it with a file splitter,
modify it, then recombine it with the copy command.

You could also use a public domain binary editor to modify
it. Notepad.exe is NOT a binary editor!

 

[Enkidu]

Cliff,

I am a grandfather...
Heh! That makes two of us!

Why would I want to do anything but choke the crap out
of someone who has anything to do with making, sending,
or not knowing what they are doing to keep their friends
from suffering. They are lower than snail sh*t.
Virus writers? Totally agree!

Sorry bud, you got me wrong.

Nope, YOU got ME wrong. Sure, I could have put a smiley at the end,
but I assumed (erroneously) that you would spot that I was joking!

I apologise profusely for the confusion. I really was only joking!

These guys in here are my hero. They are always great.
Yes, it's a great community.

I admire anyone, who is a care giver and gives back what they were given.

Yes, with you there, completely!

Cheers,

Cliff